This project is a data analysis package to analyze and normalize SHAPE data. Traditionally, SHAPE requires the addition of a 3' hairpin to the RNA for normalization. noRNAlize elminates the need for this experimental step by performing a global analysis of the SHAPE data, and establishing mean protection values. This is particularly important when SHAPE analysis is used to map crystal contacts in crystal structures as illustrated here.

SimTK is maintained through Grant R01GM124443 01A1 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It was initially developed as part of the Simbios project funded by the NIH as part of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research, Grant U54 GM072970.